Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014

Foreword xxi
Introduction xxiii
Part 1 * Fundamentals 1
Chapter 1 * Introduction: The Basics of BIM 3
Chapter 2 * Principles: UI and ProjectOrganization 19
Chapter 3 * The Basics of the Toolbox 65
Part 2 * Understanding the Workflow 109
Chapter 4 * Configuring Templates andStandards 111
Chapter 5 * Understanding Worksharing 163
Chapter 6 * Working with Consultants 197
Chapter 7 * Interoperability: WorkingMultiplatform 231
Part 3 * Modeling and Massing for Design 271
Chapter 8 Advanced Modeling and Massing 273
Chapter 9 * Conceptual Design and Design Analysis 353
Chapter 10 * Working with Phasing, Groups, and DesignOptions 383
Chapter 11 * Visualization 445
Part 4 * Extended Modeling Techniques 499
Chapter 12 * Walls and Curtain Walls 501
Chapter 13 * Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 565
Chapter 14 * Family Editor 597
Chapter 15 * Stairs and Railings 641
Part 5 * Documentation 699
Chapter 16 * Detailing Your Design 701
Chapter 17 * Documenting Your Design 745
Chapter 18 * Annotating Your Design 775
Part 6 * Construction and Beyond 821
Chapter 19 * The Construction Phase 823
Chapter 20 * Presenting Your Design 849
Chapter 21 * Point Clouds 873
Appendices 893
Appendix A * The Bottom Line 895
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Basics of BIM 895
Chapter 2: Principles: UI and Project Organization 896
Chapter 3: The Basics of the Toolbox 896
Chapter 4: Configuring Templates and Standards 897
Chapter 5: Understanding Worksharing 899
Chapter 6: Working with Consultants 900
Chapter 7: Interoperability: Working Multiplatform 901
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling and Massing 902
Chapter 9: Conceptual Design and Design Analysis 903
Chapter 10: Working with Phasing, Groups, and DesignOptions 904
Chapter 11: Visualization 905
Chapter 12: Walls and Curtain Walls 906
Chapter 13: Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 906
Chapter 14: Family Editor 908
Chapter 15: Stairs and Railings 909
Chapter 16: Detailing Your Design 910
Chapter 17: Documenting Your Design 912
Chapter 18: Annotating Your Design 912
Chapter 19: The Construction Phase 914
Chapter 20: Presenting Your Design 914
Chapter 21: Point Clouds 915
Appendix B * Tips, Tricks, andTroubleshooting 917
Optimizing Performance 917
Use Best Practices 920
Quality Control 924
Keeping an Eye on File Size 924
Using Schedules 929
Reviewing Warnings 933
Other Tips and Shortcuts 935
Additional Resources 938
Appendix C * Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014Certification 939
Index 947